UncleTed
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Apparently the sarcastic barb was lost on you.
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Apparently the sarcastic barb was lost on you.
paullud
Veteran Expediter
What made you write a book? Do you think the experiences and lifestyle would appeal to those outside the industry or are you just going to market it to those within or trying to get into the industry? I've thought about writing a book about my life now and before I started driving but I'm not sure I want all the skeletons out. I figure the transportation portion would be to small of a market and I think blogs or articles are geared better towards drivers.
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This is not the first time a sarcastic barb has provided a delightful point of entry with which to make a non-sarcastic point. Thank you.
dieseldiva
Veteran Expediter
I'm not so much concerned about who this couple is. I don't care a lot about where they come from nor am I concerned about who they're leased to....BUT I do have some other concerns and those of you that know me know that I'm darned well going to voice them.
I agree with Turtle about the advertising, not only is it against the forum rules but it's always gone against the grain of the membership when someone signs up and immediately begins to push their product. Those of you that think some here are being too hard on them should realize that they should consider themselves lucky that the mods and admins will allow this post to stay. Think about it, where else will they get this much exposure, where could they take their product if not here?
While the above "bugs" me, it's something else that needs addressed, something I think is very serious. I don't understand why more people don't take their DOD work more seriously. In their own words from their website,
We once saw a white glove truck that had added graphics on the side of their truck that listed every type of sensitive load they carried, I often wonder about that truck, wonder if anyone from FedEx ever saw the thing and did anything about it.
I won't be spending my hard-earned dollars on this book, something tells me that I already know a little about the character of the authors.
I agree with Turtle about the advertising, not only is it against the forum rules but it's always gone against the grain of the membership when someone signs up and immediately begins to push their product. Those of you that think some here are being too hard on them should realize that they should consider themselves lucky that the mods and admins will allow this post to stay. Think about it, where else will they get this much exposure, where could they take their product if not here?
While the above "bugs" me, it's something else that needs addressed, something I think is very serious. I don't understand why more people don't take their DOD work more seriously. In their own words from their website,
REALLY?? Did they miss the part about these loads AND their clearances being on a "need to know basis"? I don't know about others but I feel like they just put a target on ALL expediters as most in the general public and a lot in regular trucking have no idea what our trucks carry. Now, I have no idea what they've said in this book about those loads but just the fact that they're "advertising/bragging" about them is enough for me. Sorry but I just don't think this is right. During WWII they had the saying "loose lips sink ships", too bad the very people that are in the middle of this kind of work can't play by the rules and keep their big mouths shut.
We once saw a white glove truck that had added graphics on the side of their truck that listed every type of sensitive load they carried, I often wonder about that truck, wonder if anyone from FedEx ever saw the thing and did anything about it.
I won't be spending my hard-earned dollars on this book, something tells me that I already know a little about the character of the authors.
To answer turtle and dd both my post was not in reference to the post being left up, I would completly understand if it had been removed. It was and remains about some of the negative statements made.
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dieseldiva
Veteran Expediter
As I said in my post, many here find it hard to warm up to someone that doesn't participate until they need the forums to advance their own agenda. But I still likes ya!
The fact some here can be jerks cannot be denied. My guess is 90% would never respond the same way in person. I have probably been guilty of it myself at some point.
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Monty
Expert Expediter
Well, my response would have been the same, in person, "You have four years in the industry, and you feel you know the in's and out's well enough to write a book?"
Once more, it might be a good guide for NEWBIES, and what happened to them, but it is not all inclusive of the industry at large.
Once more, it might be a good guide for NEWBIES, and what happened to them, but it is not all inclusive of the industry at large.
Doggie Daddy
Veteran Expediter
OOPS, already did. kinda like those billboards on the side of the road, "does advertising work? JUST DID".
I suspect that if anyone actually does spend money on this book, they'll be screaming and yelling for a refund. That opinion is subject to change upon hearing an actual review of the book. While the author may consider it a "must read", I'm incredibly skeptical. Only 4 years and all with 1 carrier? LOL...
Thanks Xiggi :waves:
That's true, but when it comes to having enough material for a truly interesting book about this relatively simple business, time really does help in accumulating stories that are actually interesting. Some folks can take a simple situation, something like a truck breaking down, and fluff it up with a ton of words and think they've made it an interesting story. My guess is there may be a lot of this kind of thing going on with this book.
But, it would be interesting to see a real review of the book.
Well said.
Won't make you an expert but you likely will never hear an expediter say "I wish I had no experience at this business".
Yes, except once was relevant and of possible interest to the members. His quickly-deleted threads and posts he made in blatant attempts to advertise the book is more the context in which I was speaking.